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Alachua County Animal Resources

Animal shelter in Gainesville, FL

Alachua County Animal Resources

Contact
Address
3400 NE 53rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
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Meet their adoptable pets

3400 NE 53rd Ave

Gainesville, FL 32609

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Alachua County Animal Resources

We'll also keep you updated on Sprinkles's adoption status with email updates.
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Sprinkles

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mikey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mikey

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Booboo's adoption status with email updates.
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Booboo

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Dasher's adoption status with email updates.
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Dasher

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Rue's adoption status with email updates.
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Rue

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ophelia's adoption status with email updates.
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Ophelia

Beagle

Female, 9 yrs
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lucky's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucky

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Gainesville, FL

Shelter FAQs

Alachua County but we will adopt to people anywhere!!! We love for people all over to come out and check out our adoptable pets.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

In order to adopt there are a few requirements...
1. You must be 18 years or older
2. You must have a Valid Drivers License/ID.
3. Show proof of residence.
4. If adopting a dog, you may be asked to bring in your current dogs must come in for a meet-and-greet.

Adoption Fees
Dogs $50
Cats $30

Adoption application

https://alachuacounty.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdoptionApplication

Pets at shelters & rescues near Alachua County Animal Resources

Perpetual Care

PO Box 773548,
Ocala, FL 34477

FuzzyBukkets Rescue

Orange Park, FL 32073

We'll also keep you updated on Barton's adoption status with email updates.
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Barton

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 yrs
Williston, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Maui's adoption status with email updates.
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Maui

Siberian Husky

Male, 1 yr
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on RUFUS's adoption status with email updates.
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RUFUS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Zizou Greer VA's adoption status with email updates.
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Zizou Greer VA

Boston Terrier

Male, Senior
various cities, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jay Jay's adoption status with email updates.
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Jay Jay

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Adaline's adoption status with email updates.
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Adaline

American Bulldog/Bulldog

Female, Young
Green Cove Springs, FL

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